Crime Rate in De Beauvoir: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in De Beauvoir

The total recorded crimes in De Beauvoir, Hackney, UK in April 2025 are around 109 as per the recent police data. This equates to a De Beauvoir crime rate of 1.05 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around De Beauvoir, encompassing approximately 103,480 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (29.41% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (46.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (19) incidents (90.00% increase)
De Beauvoir Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • De Beauvoir Crescent with total crimes: 10
  • Watercress Place with total crimes: 9
  • Balmes Road with total crimes: 8

How safe is De Beauvoir?

To understand the safety of De Beauvoir, we need to analyze De Beauvoir crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Hackney:

    • In 2024, De Beauvoir demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hackney average, with 813 crimes compared to 1097.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, De Beauvoir recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 20 other areas in the Hackney.

    • In 2023, De Beauvoir had fewer crimes than the Hackney average, with 1,306 crimes compared to 1,827. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, De Beauvoir recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the Hackney.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Hackney, De Beauvoir has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

De Beauvoir Crime Statstics

In April 2025 the De Beauvoir has recorded 109 crimes with crime rate of 1.05 ranking 16th out of 20 in the Hackney, UK

In 2024, the total De Beauvoir crimes were 813. The crime rate of De Beauvoir in 2024 was 7.86 (year) or 0.65 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Hackney.

In 2023, the total crimes in De Beauvoir were around 1,306 crimes with yearly crime rate of 12.62 (year) or 1.05 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Hackney.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (De Beauvoir)CrimesRank (De Beauvoir)CrimesRank (De Beauvoir)
Hoxton East & Shoreditch344 12,767 14,448 1
Hackney Central204 41,562 42,699 2
Homerton237 21,635 22,507 4
Dalston219 31,605 32,522 3
Hackney Wick189 51,205 62,166 5
London Fields177 61,257 52,024 7
Springfield171 81,045 92,133 6
Hoxton West173 71,175 71,872 9
Lea Bridge156 91,076 81,908 8
Victoria140 12879 141,740 10
Clissold148 111,020 101,546 13
Woodberry Down152 10993 111,437 16
Haggerston89 18783 171,562 11
Hackney Downs128 13948 121,549 12
King's Park105 17908 131,526 14
Stoke Newington119 14801 161,451 15
Shacklewell112 15753 181,200 18
Brownswood87 19704 191,181 19
Cazenove87 20498 21928 20
Stamford Hill West51 21600 20668 21

De Beauvoir Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Robbery was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (15 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Bicycle theft also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.11 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202519
March 202510
February 20258
January 20259
December 202410
November 20248
October 202415
September 202410
August 20242

A total of 151 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202522
March 202517
February 202520
January 202513
December 20249
November 202413
October 202419
September 202421
August 202417

A total of 191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202522
March 202515
February 202522
January 202527
December 202431
November 202411
October 202425
September 202418
August 202420

A total of 80 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 202510
February 20255
January 20257
December 202411
November 20248
October 202419
September 202411
August 20246

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 50 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20255
February 20258
January 20253
December 202415
November 20248
October 20246
September 20242

A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20259
February 20259
January 20253
December 20244
November 202413
October 20245
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 81 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 202511
February 202510
January 202514
December 20249
November 20245
October 202416
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20255
February 20257
January 202514
December 202410
November 202415
October 20247
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20255
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20249
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20248
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 81 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202510
March 202513
February 20254
January 20256
December 20244
November 20249
October 202413
September 202411
August 202411

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242

High Crime Locations De Beauvoir in April 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the De Beauvoir postcode area is presented below.

1. De Beauvoir Crescent (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
2. Watercress Place (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Balmes Road (Map)
Total8
Burglary2
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Stamford Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour7
Vehicle crime1
5. Hyde Road (Map)
Total7
Bicycle theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
6. Enfield Road (Map)
Total6
Theft from the person2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Canal Walk (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
9. Kingsland Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Downham Road (Map)
Total4
Theft from the person2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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